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County fairs are a great summertime tradition and there are none better than our belovedChampaign County Fair!!! Mark your calendars for Friday, July 21st, through Saturday, July 29th. Spend 9 days celebrating our great Champaign/Urbana community with family fun and amusement!

Head on down to the Champaign County Fairgrounds (1302 North Coler Avenue, Urbana) for all the festivities. There is something for everyone on the Midway! Dine on some classic festival food. Take a spin on some of the amusement rides or win prizes playing carnival games. Check out all of the amazing local vendors and exhibits. Children will love the Kiddie Land, animal shows, and much more! On Friday July 28th, see country star Chris Young headline at the main stage. The concert begins at 7:00 pm and also features Drew Baldridge and Kassi Ashton. Purchase Tickets Here! For additional excitement, head over to the Grandstand for Motor Madness, the demolition derby, motorcycle races, and so much more!

Admission to the fair is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. A season pass can also be purchased for $25. Tickets for Grandstand events are $10 per person. Purchase Tickets Here!

Champaign Rosecannot wait to see everyone at the 2017 Champaign County Fair!!

Spend time in the beautiful summer sun as you “romp and stomp” at all the playgrounds in Champaign! The Champaign Park District is hosting a Bucket List Challenge to encourage residents to explore the amazing park facilities found in our city. Now through the end of September, have fun throughout Champaign and be entered to win prizes!

Download the Bucket List Challenge Brochure and start exploring all of the 29 incredible playgrounds (listed below) located throughout the community. Once you have checked off all the buckets, send or drop off the completed brochure to any Champaign Park District facility at the end of the month to be entered in a drawing for awesome prizes!

Bucket List Challenge Parks

Beardsley Park (1006 North Walnut Street)

Bristol Park (1300 North Market Street)

Centennial Park (2200 West Kirby Avenue)

Clark Park (900 South McKinley Avenue)

Davidson Park (1108 West Church Street)

Eisner Park (1301 West Church Street)

Douglass Park (501 East Eureka Street)

Glenn Park (400 North Mattis Avenue)

Garden Hills Park (1701 Bloomington Road)

Hazel Park (1209 North Neil Street)

Hessel Park (1400 Grandview Drive)

Johnston Park (701 Goldenview Drive)

Mayfair Park (1507 Maywood Drive)

Millage Park (2802 Cherry Creek Road)

Morrissey Park (1209 Harrington Drive)

Mullikin Park (2110 Mullikin Drive)

Noel Park (1110A Sterling)

Robert C. Porter Family Park (2310 South Rising Road)

Powell Park (3212 Clayton Road)

Robeson Meadows West Park (2865 South Duncan Avenue)

Robeson Park (1984 South Duncan Avenue)

Scott Park (207 East Springfield Avenue)

Spalding Park (900 North Harris Avenue)

Sunset Ridge Park (4102 Boulder Ridge Drive)

Toalson Park (502 Bardeen Lane)

Turnberry Ridge Park (910 Cobblefield Road)

Wesley Park (915 North Third Street)

West Side Park (400 West University Avenue)

Zahnd Park (2502 South Staley Road)

The parks are just one of the many fabulous amenities that make Champaign a great place for families to call home! Come discover your dream home in Champaign! Give Champaign Rose a call today or visit our website at http://www.champaignrose.com/.

Celebrate Independence Day throughout the Champaign/Urbana area! It is time to show off your patriotic pride as we celebrate our nation’s founding and the freedoms that we enjoy everyday as citizens of this great country! There are too many fun activities planned for this 4th of July weekend for us to list them all! But, there are 2 annual community festivals that cannot be missed! Head to Rantoul and Champaign this holiday to have the ultimate patriotic fun!

Rantoul offers a full weekend of activities to celebrate Independence Day. Enjoy a carnival in Wabash Park from Thursday through Saturday. Check out a car show on Saturday and Monster Truck Show on Sunday. The following day bring the family for more fun at the Rantoul National Aviation Center. Watch the excitement of monster trucks or participate in the 5K. There will also be food, live music, inflatables, firework display, and many more activities available all day. Wind down the holiday weekend on Tuesday with a delicious pancake breakfast sponsored by the Rotary from 7:00 am until 11:00 am. The 4th of July parade begins at 9:40 am so be sure to claim your spot to watch all the fun!

This amazing annual event has something for everyone to celebrate Independence Day. Start the day off participating in the Youth Run or 5K Race/Walk which takes participants along the parade route. After being active in the morning, find your spot along the parade route. The parade starts at 11:05 am and will feature great patriotic bands, live music, and much more. Finish off your celebration at the evening program which starts at 7:00 pm and will be located along Kirby Avenue. The festivities include musical entertainment, kids activities, and a great fireworks display at the end of the night.

Champaign Rose wishes you and your family a very happy and safe Independence Day!

College students might have left Champaign/Urbana for the summer but Campustown is still the place to be!! All summer long the Champaign Center Partnership is presenting 13 Thursdays! Find incredible deals and discounts at your favorite Campustown restaurants and retail businesses every Thursday between May 25th and August 17th. Enjoy the opportunity to explore Campustown this summer to avoid the hustle and bustle that occurs during the school year.

It's time to celebrate dad inChampaign/Urbana. Looking for something truly unique to do this Father's Day weekend? Beyond taking your dad to out to eat at one of his favorite local spots, check out one of these fun fantastic community events for a Father's Day celebration he will never forget!

Hop aboard a vintage train with the family this weekend in Monticello. Each ride runs approximately 1 hour. You may board at the main Museum site (Nelson Crossing) or downtown Monticello (Wabash Depot). After the ride, check out all the fun train exhibits in the museum. The best part? Dads ride FREE this weekend with the purchase on a paid fare!

Watch Indiana Jones on a great adventure with his own father during the special Father’s Day screenings of this Steven Spielberg film. Bring your dad and snack on some yummy popcorn during this fun movie.

Enjoy a fun filled day at the pool! Along with all the regular water attractions at the center, this day will feature a “Hop & Flop Daddy Drop” cannonball contest, “Draw your Dad” picture contest, and half priced rootbeer floats! Dads get in FREE with one paid child admission.

Celebrate dad in beautiful Toalson Park with a fantastic performance by Katie Flynn! This great jazz singer hails from Champaign. Pack a picnic with all of dad’s favorite food and beverages and enjoy a relaxing evening with live music.

Champaign Rosewishes all the fathers in the Champaign/Urbana area a very happy Father's Day!

Champaign/Urbana residents can enjoy a weekend filled with fun activities! Enjoy the summer weather and all the talent that our area has to offer at fantastic community events this Friday and Saturday! Whether you are looking for great live music, some recreational fun, or a sampling of delicious food and beverages, you will find the perfect event to attend this weekend!

Come to the first of this year’s Friday Night Live! in Champaign. Enjoy a wide variety of live music throughout the downtown area. Whether you love folk, blues, pop, rock, or jazz, you will find a band to dance the evening away to this Friday. The concerts will take place at the intersections of Walnut & Chester, Neil & Park, and Neil & Church (One Main Plaza).

Get active this Friday evening during this fun moonlight bike ride. The 22 mile round trip ride will follow low traffic country roads between the park and Sidney Dairy Barn for an ice cream social. Lights are required to participate.

Head to the park for the most delicious wines that Illinois has to offer. There will also be delicious food from your favorite local chefs and great live music. Tickets are $15 per person (ages 21+) and $5 per person (ages 6-20). Children 5 and under are FREE. Purchase tickets in advance HERE or on the day of!

The intersection of Neil Street & Main Street will be filled with music this Saturday night by Mank N’ Sass, Church Booty, and Davina and the Vagabonds. Stop by your favorite downtown spots for food and drinks as you listen to these great Champaign-Urbana bands.

Champaign Rose cannot wait to see you this weekend throughout Champaign-Urbana!

Summertime means the return of fresh produce toChampaign/Urbanaand the surrounding communities. There is a FARMER'S MARKET throughout the area almost every day of the week!! These great weekly events connect local farmers and artisans to the community, help economic development and promote a healthy lifestyle. Stop at any of these markets to stock up on fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, baked goods, flowers, handmade goods, and so much more!!!

Celebrate National Bike Month and all the delicious cuisine Champaign/Urbana has to offer during the inaugural C-U Food Cruise! Grab your bike, helmet, and family and hit the road as you cruise along Champaign/Urbana tasting great bites at some of your favorite local establishments this Saturday, May 20th!

Everyone will ride within guided groups. No matter what your skill level or preference, there is a perfect tour for you! Select one of the following 7 tours to participate in for the C-U Food Cruise:

More details regarding the distance and timing of each tour can be found HERE!

All groups should meet at Hessel Park (1401 Grandview Drive, Champaign) at 2:00 pm. Tours will leave at 2:30 pm. Each tour will last between 3.5 to 5 hours. For rides that will be out after sunset, a bicycle light is required. Every tour will end at Jarling’s Custard (309 West Kirby Avenue, Champaign).

Check out the incredible participating restaurants below! Each food stop will feature sample size portions that cost around $2.

The cost to participate in this fun event is $15 per person (ages 12 and up). Children under 12 can participate for free with a registered adult. In order to participate, you MUST register by midnight on Thursday, May 18th, HERE! Don’t miss out on all the fun!

It's time to celebrate mom in Champaign/Urbana. Looking for something truly unique to do this Mother's Day weekend? Beyond taking your mom to brunch at her favorite local spot, check out one of these fantastic community events for a Mother's Day celebration she will never forget!

Whether you are looking for unique gifts to surprise mom this upcoming Mother's Day or just want some new items for your home, there are several great shopping events planned this weekend in the Champaign/Urbana area! Check out these 3 events to pick up some incredible gifts, housewares, plants, and so much more!

Enjoy an evening of wine sampling and shopping in historic downtown Monticello. Check out the great variety of stores and restaurants in this charming town. Participating locations will be offering white wine samples and spring refreshments as you shop your way around Courthouse Square. Purchase tickets HERE now through Thursday, May 4th, at noon. Tickets can be picked up from one of the 4 check-in locations (Bergie's: The Occasional Place, Canvas & Corks, Monticello Mercantile, and Out of the Blue Polish Pottery).

Head to beautiful downtown St. Joseph for this great outdoor market. There will be 50 vendors set up on 2 blocks of Lincoln Street. Find food products, antiques, housewares, repurposed items, handmade arts and crafts, and so much more. There will also be music and children activities between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm around Sherman Street. Come discover all that St. Joseph has to offer!

Bring some spring beauty into your Champaign/Urbana home by stocking up on flowers at Allerton's annual Plant Sale! There will be Allerton Bluebells, annuals, arranged hanging baskets, herbs, perennials, and more. The sale will be located next to the Visitor Center. All proceeds benefit Allerton Park!